Our cars have suffered a lot over the last 12 months. For many in 2020, our cars were run without a proper safety check. That wasn’t so much of an issue while many of our vehicles sat at home but, with an end to the Coronavirus pandemic in sight, many of us will want to […]
Mandy Weston
Mandy is an ex-mechanic, with 22 years’ experience in the motor industry. As an in-house motoring expert, Mandy is the go-to woman for any relevant questions that our customers have; both garages and drivers. From specific problems with your car to general maintenance, Mandy is a reliable source of information and advice. Her passion for motoring is a huge factor to her success and the huge wealth of knowledge that she has. She now uses her remarkable grasp of the industry to write regular content for our readers to help drivers understand their car better, avoid being ripped off by garages and save money on their motoring requirements.
MOT Failure: Everything You Need to Know
‘MOT failure’ – they’re dreaded words for any driver. An MOT failure usually means time-consuming, expensive repairs and even more stress on top of the initial test. It’s even worse for newer drivers, who might not know the first thing about an MOT retest or the next steps to take. As 37% of drivers experience […]
The MOT: Your Ultimate Guide
The MOT process is confusing enough for experienced drivers, let alone newly qualified ones. There’s a lot to remember, and we often find new things every year as our vehicles develop different problems. But what is an MOT? We’ve created a three-part ‘Ultimate MOT Guide’ to help explain everything you need to know about your […]
How Much Does A Clutch Replacement Cost?
A clutch assembly is one of the most important parts of any car. You wouldn’t go anywhere without it! However, that mean a clutch replacement isn’t cheap. But how much will your clutch replacement cost? Not only will this article explain how much you’ll need to pay, we’ll also talk about why it costs so […]
How Much Does A Head Gasket Repair Cost?
Everything has its price nowadays, especially car maintenance. You might not have considered a head gasket repair before, but it’s worth doing so. Even if only to budget for it should the worst happen. But what is a head gasket repair and what do you need to know about it? We’re going to talk you […]
Liverpool the most expensive UK city for car insurance, Aberdeen the cheapest
New research has found that Liverpool is the most expensive UK city* for car insurance, with Manchester and Birmingham the next most pricey.** At the opposite end of the spectrum, Aberdeen was found to be the cheapest city for car insurance of the top 60 most populated UK cities , closely followed by Perth, both […]